Jard, Inc AR triggers

Dustin Cantrell

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Has anybody used these? http://www.jardinc.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=49:ar-15-single-stage&catid=18:ar-15-single-stage&Itemid=6

I'm building an ULW .22LR AR and am researching trigger options. For now, I just used a Spikes mil-spec lower parts kit. I assembled it in the lower tonight. Not sure from what, but I feel like I graduated from something as it was my first time assembling a lower. The mil-spec trigger is very heavy. I plan on running it for a bit once I assemble everything else, but would like to upgrade the trigger once I know everything is functioning well. Any thoughts on the Jard, Inc triggers? They seem priced well ($148.50) in comparison to some of the other trigger options and they offer pull weights down to 1.5lbs.
 
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They're definitely not the most reliable AR trigger, I've seen one go down and heard of several others. For $150ish, I'd go JP or Geissele SSA. An ULW .22 doesn't sound like the appropriate place for a 1.5# trigger. Hope that helps!
 
I've deleted their website from my bookmarks. :)

Glad I asked before I bought.

I've never shot anything but a single stage trigger. What does a two stage do? I'd imagine it has a heavier pull and then steps and then has a lighter pull until it breaks. I'd think that would be good for benchrest shooting but not for tactical shooting. Do I have it pictured in my mind incorrectly?
 
other way around; light pull, then heavy.
think of in terms of a pistol trigger, theres a little slack, then BREAK!

I advocate two stage triggers because our other two guns (3gun speaking) are 2 stage triggers also.
I run AR Gold triggers; theyre light light 1911 triggers. Love em.

Not at all to say that single stage triggers arent viable. In fact, the JP trigger is very popular, and its a single stage.
 
Chip mccormick makes a pretty nice one piece trigger unit with a real light crisp pull. When i get some extra funds, ill be going that route.
 
Two stage/single stage...doesn't make a sh*t as long as it's breaks clean and you know when it's going to do it!!

I like JP. Simple, reliable and affordable.

AR golds are sweet but I like all my triggers around 3 lb. And they are a little too rich for my blood!
 
I decided to polish the contact surfaces on the trigger and hammer this morning. They needed it and I thought I'd see how much it improved the feel of the trigger. I used a flat surface and some 1,000 grit sandpaper to smooth out the surfaces. I spent a good 30 minutes or so getting the machining marks out. I was careful to keep the parts true to the flat surface and not round any edges. Then I hit the surfaces with a felt wheel and jewelers rouge on a Dremel. I got a really nice mirror shine! I used some Hoppe's to clean the parts and make sure there was no compound left on them. I put a bit of CLP on the contact surfaces and spread it with my finger. The CLP wanted to bead up on that freshly polished steel it was so smooth. I reassembled it and gave it a try. Much, MUCH smoother!

I couldn't leave well enough alone, so I decided to try the 15 Minute Practical Trigger Job

I had already done the polishing so I just trimmed the hammer spring and bent the trigger spring as directed. I figured I'd only be out $10 for some new springs if it didn't work. I reassembled it and tried the trigger (catching the hammer with my finger, of course). What a huge difference! I was wondering how it compared to the trigger that came in my BCM M4 Mod 2. I dry fired the trigger on it a few times and then took off the upper and put it on the lower I've been working on. I dry fired it a few times and I'll be damned if it isn't a better trigger! I don't have a trigger pull gauge, but the pull weight has to be half of what it was originally. It has a very smooth pull with a crisp break. After the work I did today, I'm not sure I'll want to upgrade. Pretty pleased with it! I'll run it as is as long as I don't get light strikes or anything. I didn't lighten the hammer any so I suspect it should work fine.
 
Me personally, I wouldn't cut the springs. Order a set of JP lightweight springs and you'll be good to go.

The hammer spring is already cut and the trigger spring legs bent to 25 degrees. The deed is done. I'll order some of the JP springs later to try out as well. I had planned on ordering extra springs in case this doesn't work out plus it'd be nice to have extras onhand.
 
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